Anastassia Tatarskaja

tatarskajaa@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a strong leader who strives to improve team development and documentation by coaching,
mentoring, training, educating, event designing, performing, leading team management, and
providing executive guidance.
EDUCATION
2016

Masters of Education (M. Ed) Specialization in Special Education Leadership

University of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas
G.P.A. 3.9

2006

Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, Texas

G.P.A. 3.75

CERTIFICATIONS
Principal EC-12 (Summer 2016)
EC-4 Generalist
4-8 Generalist
Special Education EC-12
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 Present

Special Education Department Chair

Burbank Middle School, Houston ISD, Houston TX
Collaborated with administration to ensure compliance with documentation of services
and district curriculum / initiatives by giving teacher feedback regarding effective
instruction, utilization of instructional/behavioral techniques and educational media
Increased district performance levels on State Performance Plan (SPP) and Performance
Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) indicators by following procedures identified
by the Office of Special Education Services
Utilized results-based accountability (data-driven decision making process) to assure
students with disabilities made progress and graduated at a comparable rate as their
non-disabled peers
Compiled and reviewed campus transition data for submission to TEA (secondary) and
TEA litigation or OSEP complaints information
Assisted with the acquisition, distribution, and tracking of SPED instructional resources
Provided law / regulations update and trained faculty on how to provide SPED services
Incorporated Kurzweil and other technology in resource and general education classes
Held Snack and Chats set expectations: behavior, academics, coaching, and motivation
Trained students on technology usage and accommodations for STAAR A
Developed Master schedule to serve SPED students in the inclusion classroom
Organized and developed intervention schedule to support SPED population
Performed other duties as assigned by the building principal

2007 2011

Special Education Teacher

Stevenson Middle School, Houston ISD, Houston, Texas

Taught Special Education students in the inclusive setting

Provided modifications and collaborated with teachers to create inclusive setting
Assessed student performance and conducted individual student conferences

Incorporated differentiated instruction to meet students needs and tutored as needed

HONORS
2011-2015

Burbank M. S.

Making the Difference Award

Department Award for Outstanding Leadership
Rockstar Department Chair Award for Leadership
Department Award for Outstanding Service

2007-2010

Stevenson M. S.

Teacher Appreciation Award

Special Education Teacher of the Year

2003-2005

U of H Clear Lake

Certificate of Achievement
Student Leadership Institute Participation Certificate
School of Education Scholarship
Community Service Certificate of Excellence

2000-2003

San Jacinto College

Whos Who Among Students - American Junior Colleges

International Science and Engineering Fair Technical
Translator Appreciation Certificate

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2014-Present
2011-Present
2005
2002 2003
2001 2002

Association for Hispanic School Administrators (AHSA)

Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE)
Association for Childhood Education International
International Student Organization
International Student Organization

Delegate
President

COMMUNITY SERVICE
2005

U of H Clear Lake

Community Outreach Day and Even Start programs,.

2001 2003

San Jacinto College

Annual Coyote Day Celebration

Annual International Festival
Annual Childrens Fall Festival

2003

I-fest Mexico
The Southern Tea
The Casino Night

The First Annual Jori Zemel Bone Cancer Walk

Gardens
Edwin Hornberger Conference Center.

LANGUAGES
Russian and English
REFERENCES
Rosa Hernandez

Director of Secondary Schools in Houston Independent School District

(713) 556-7102

David Knittle

Principal of Burbank Middle School

315 Berry, Houston, TX, 77022

(713) 696-2720
Ruben Pineda

6th Grade Assistant Principal at Burbank Middle School

315 Berry, Houston, TX, 77022
(713) 696-2720